There are a couple of sew-a-longs I joined in on this year and this weekend I had a marathon sewing session and managed to catch up with my two favourites. First I completed my K-9 block for the
Doctor Who-A-Long. I just love this design and the doggy themed fabric "Puppy Park" by Riley Blake really suits him. I love Puppy Park. I bought a FQB and 2 layer cakes of this collection and have made one quilt with designs for two more (plus I was able to spare a little for K-9).
The
City Sampler sew-a-long over at Sew Sweetness started last month. These mini blocks are really tons of fun. I can't believe how quickly they come together. I was way behind and caught up in no time really so join in if you can. There are 100 blocks from Tula Pink's book "100 Modern Quilt Blocks".
A lot of people are using Tula Pink fabrics. I must confess I doon't have any so I'm using Boho by Annete Tatum and so far so good. (I do have 2 Tula Pink Books so I think I'm forgiven!). Mixing in a few solids from my stash and following the colour guidelines from Tula's book not exactly but as close as I can as in the picture gives really nice results.
I have yet to see a block that doesn't look good and some of these would look great a little larger on a pillow or cushion or even stick to the 6.5" mini size and make mug rugs! I'm so happy with this project and I'm all caught up at block 15!
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The K9 block looks great, the puppy park fabric is an fab choice of background. I am terrible at keeping up with sewalongs so I'm keeping clear of any more but the Tula book looks very tempting.
ReplyDeletewow, that is awesome! A Doctor Who a long?! Too cool!
ReplyDeleteI am stopping by from the WIP hop, hop on by if you can http://domesticdeficitdisorder.blogspot.com/2013/07/wip-wednesday-july-3rd-edition.html
I've seen a few bloggers recently who are getting involved with the Doctor Who-A-Long. It's great to see so many crafty Doctor Who fans.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had lots of fun and success with your marathon sewing session. I personally have never attempted a sewing marathon. I guess you could say I'm still in training. Maybe one day I will work my way up to a mini-marathon.
The Doctor Who-A-Long is tons of fun. There's even a stitch-a-long going on this summmer which I haven't tried. Might be something to with the 50th year anniversary this year!
DeleteIt feels good to have a slightly shorter to do list!